About the Malua BioBank
The Malua BioBank is a revolutionary model for rainforest conservation that seeks to rehabilitate and preserve 34,000 hectares (80,000 acres) of critical habitat for orangutan and other wildlife. Located in Malaysia on the island of Borneo, the Malua BioBank was created in an innovative public-private partnership with the Sabah State Government as an investment in the rehabilitation and protection of the Malua Forest Reserve. This pioneering initiative was launched in August 2008 and seeks to deliver on the premise that conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services has value that can compete with other commercial land uses, such as logging and agribusiness. The Malua BioBank sells Biodiversity Conservation Certificates, with each certificate representing 100-square meters of restoration and protection of the Malua Forest.
In order to ensure reliable, long-term forest stewardship, the Sabah Government has committed to halt logging in the Malua Forest for a period of at least 50 years. During this time, the Malua BioBank Conservation Management Plan will be implemented in order to improve wildlife habitat and promote ecosystem service functions, such as carbon sequestration and storage in Malua's growing forest. The Malua Trust, an endowment managed by HSBC Trustees, will oversee and finance the conservation management of the Malua Forest into the future. Learn more about the Conservation Activities underway at the Malua BioBank.
For more information about how the Malua BioBank works, you can view our short introductory video, download our brochure, browse the content on this website, or contact us!